Global Home
 
 
Searchable Directory
Minority Franchising
Minority Franchising
• NMFI Sponsors
Overview of NMFI
Global Home
North America 
Attorneys
Consultants
Top 100 Franchises
  50 Under 50
  International
 
Explore...
  Bookstore
  Buy UFOCs/Earnings Claims
  Franchise Your Business
  Executive Search
  Participate in NMFI
  Resources
  ISOF Articles
  University
  Links
 
About the Founders
Contact Us

 

Uno Chicago Grill

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Uno Chicago Grill system.

Uno Chicago Grill
100 Charles Park Rd.
Boston, MA 02132-4985
800#: (877) 855-8667
Tel: (617) 218-5200
Fax: (617) 218-5376
E-mail: fred.houston@unos.com
Web Site: www.unos.com
Contact: Mr. Fred Houston, VP Franchising


A full-service casual theme restaurant with a brand name signature product - UNO's Original Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. A full varied menu with broad appeal featuring steak, shrimp and pasta. A flair for fun including a bar and comfortable décor in a facility that attracts guests of all ages.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1943
First Franchise: 1979
Franchise Units: 89
Company-Owned Units: 122
Total Units: 211

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 32 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 31 in NY, 30 in MA, 15 in VA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 10
>Hispanic: 7
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American:
>Other: 2

Average Number of Employees: 40 FT, 40 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,800 SF; FS, SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $700K
Total Investment: $1.3-2.7MM
Average Total Investment: $1900K
Minimum Net Worth: $3MM

Fees
>Franchise: $40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $40K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 135
On-Going Support: a,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 12 Weeks in a Training Restaurant; 2 Weeks On-Site Staff Training.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.

New Search: Alphabetical | Industry Type | Avg Total Investment | Avg Franchise Fee | Total Units

© Copyright 2004 Minority Franchising. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy